Developing and maintaining a vibrant research culture is a key component to MAHSA University. We are committed in our belief that research and innovation is an integral component of any academic programme. In addition to the intellectual benefits research provides, it also leads to the development of novel intellectual property, which is a key metric for Universities today...

Research also promotes intra and inter-institutional collaboration at national and international levels. The opportunity for academics to discover new truths and to allow for free intellectual inquiry enhances the quality and of all MAHSA’s academic programmes.

The leadership of MAHSA University supports the emergence of a viable and sustainable research program that commensurate with the capacity of the University. Accordingly the office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research & Innovation is being supported by a Research Management Centre (RMC) which oversees and manages all research related activities of MAHSA University. The Centre consists of several units, committees and secretariats that facilitate the academic staff and the University, in general, to participate in all research programs internally, nationally and internationally.

We will continuously make greater efforts to strengthen research for national capacity building and create fertile ground for innovation.

KEY RESEARCH AREAS

Bibliometrics

Oncology

Modern Sanitary Landfill

Design & Fabrication of Product

Ecogreen

Supply Chain Network

Biophysics

Digital Image Processing

Medical Education

Electronic/Medical Electronic devices

Basic and clinical-based research

Electrical Power System

Drug Discovery and Natural products

Energy Management

Wireless Sensor Networks

Rehabilitation Devices

Bioinformatics

Structural Mechanics

Steel and Timber Engineering

Construction Materials

Mobility Management

Financial Economics

Bio-sensor Device

Industrial and Developmental Economics

Biomedical/Medical Devices

Occupational Health & Safety

Building Information Modelling (BIM) for Building Design

Food Safety and Waste Management

Operation Management

Mammography

Hospitality Management & Food Service

Radiation Protection

Finance

Computed Tomography

Marketing Management

Disease Control

Environmental Pollution

Biological sciences

Biomaterials

Manufacturing Engineering

Biomolecules (Drug Discovery and Development)

Nanotechnology

Robotics

Safe Use of Medicine and Effective Healthcare

Geotechnique

Human Resource Management

Artificial Neural Network

International Economics

Survey on CPD

Consumer Behaviour

Bone Densitometry

E-Commerce/Internet Marketing

Marketing Information Systems

Entrepreneurship

Accounting Information Systems

Public Sector Accounting

International Business

Islamic Finance

Education Administration/Law

Musculoskeletal WHAT

Neurological WHAT

Cardio-Respiratory WHAT

Physiotherapy Professional Issues and Education

Vector Control

DENTISTRY

Dental Education

Dental materials

PHARMACY

Pharmacology

Pharmacotherapy

Pharmaceutical

Clinical Pharmacy

Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Development

RESEARCH MANAGEMENT CENTRE, MAHSA UNIVERSITY

MAHSA University carries out research across a broad range of basic, applied and clinical topics that mirror the competencies of our faculties and academic staff. Thus, our Research Management Centre (RMC) was set up to oversee and manage all research activities of the University. It is headed by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research & innovation), assisted by the Secretary and Executive Officer of RMC.

The RMC's overall function is to :

Promote research culture among the academic staff

Build research capacity

Promote research activities through staff development programs and meetings

Review and approve research proposals

Review Ethical issues pertaining to research proposals

Monitor research projects

Monitor publications and presentation of research papers

Manage data input for MyRA

Manage application for external research grants; liaise with relevant authorities.

a) Research Liaison Committee :
* Members consist of Deputy Deans (Research) or permanent representative from every faculty.
* Discuss research policies and overall research activities of the faculty and university.
* Functions as mediator of dissemination of information between RMC and academic staff of therespective faculty.

b) Joint Research Review & Ethics Committee :
* Reviews and approves new research proposals recommended by the Faculty.
* Reviews Ethical issues pertaining to human research subjects.
* Reviews proposed Budget and make recommendation to the Bursar/Finance for approval.

a) MyRA :
* Since 2012 MAHSA University has participated in MyRA, which is an assessment for research capacity and performance, set by the Ministry of higher education.
* This Secretariat collects and upload data required through e-MyRA.

b) MyGrants :
* The same Secretariat receives and process proposals for all the grants offered by the Ministry of higher Education, called MyGrants.
* RMC appoints internal evaluators/panel to review and recommends the proposals to the Ministry.

c) Science Fund :
* MAHSA University has successfully satisfied the requirements set by the Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovation (MOSTI) and able to apply for Science Fund from the Ministry.
* The same Secretariat manages the application for Science Fund and liaise with MOSTI.

d) External Collaboration :
* The Secretariat facilitates all initiatives for research collaboration and MoU/MoA with other Universities (national and international) and partners from the private sector or the industry.

The RMC is responsible to provide and upkeep the following research facilities

a) Research Laboratories :
* One Research Lab dedicated for staff research projects was established in 2014, located at our Jalan Universiti campus. There are many other labs under the various Faculties.
* More Research Labs are being set up at our new campus in Saujana Putra.

b) Animal House :
* As there is an increasing demand for research with animal subjects, MAHSA University is building its own Animal House in our Saujana Putra campus.
* At the moment, Animal holding Rooms are available.

We are proud to hold our first Research Conference with a special focus on Cancer; as there appears to be an increasing incidence of cancer both locally and globally. The problem of Cancer in Malaysia is a growing one. Based on the Health Facts 2013 released by MOH, Cancer is one of the top 10 causes of Hospitalization and one of the top 5 causes of death, in both MOH and private hospitals. The theme of the Conference is, CANCER: EMPEROR OF ALL MALADIES. The keynote speaker will address the issues of GI-Liver cancers in relation to obesity and the speakers for the Parallel Session will discuss about Biomarker & Screening, Immunotherapy and Clinical Features & Management of various types of Cancers. Research and technological innovations have given health service providers the means to diagnose and treat cancer. Research on biomarkers has enabled early detection and risk assessment of cancer. Research on the immune system to fight cancer has produced a promising new cancer treatment approach that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of cancer patients. Through this conference MAHSA will bring together likeminded researchers in the field of cancer research to share the latest development in research, treatment and clinical management of cancer. The conference will also serve as a networking platform between researchers and clinician.

Intensive Course in Basic Sciences for Surgical Specialities
April 2017

Oral Implantology Training Programme
April & July 2017

7th MAHSA DENTAL STUDENTS’ SCIENTIFIC SYMPOSIUM 2018

On 23 March 2018, the Dental Faculty of MAHSA University held their 7th Annual Dental Students’ Scientific Symposium which aimed at equipping dental students with an arsenal of updated research knowledge. The theme, “Prism of Possibilities: Research Redefined”, focused on encouraging students to be involved in the research arena to further develop the futuristic ideals and other necessary tools that are required in day-to-day practice.

The Students’ Symposium was organised by Professor Dr Betsy Thomas with the assistance of the Student Committee comprising of Year four Dental Students chaired by Kung Soon Heng. The Conference was held internally with approximately 250 people in attendance, including three distinguished judges: Associate Prof Dr Firdaus bin Hariri (Department of Oro-Maxillofacial Surgical & Medical Sciences, University Malaya), Dr Maria Angela Garcia Gonzalez (Department of Restorative Dentistry, University Malaya), Associate Prof Datuk Dr Rozaidah binti Talib (Deputy Vice Chancellor of Research & Innovation, Mahsa University). During the conference, a total of eighteen oral presentations were made by the Final Year Dental Students with the wining research title being “Effects of Three Enamel Projecting Agents on Shear Bond Strength of Orthodontic Brackets Bonded to Demineralized Enamel: In Vitro Study”.

The Medical Imaging Department organised a Seminar on digital radiography on 27 & 28 April 2018. It was attended by clinical preceptors, radiographers, lecturers and students. The seminar covered the basic principles of CR & DR, image acquisition and processing, the latest equipment design, medical information, radiation dose and protection, as well as quality control. The invited speakers were a mix from the medical imaging industry, universities and the Ministry of Health Malaysia.

ACHIEVEMENTS

2017 AASSA International Symposium

Congratulations to our Vice Chancellor Professor Dato' Dr. Khairul Anuar and Dr. Saad Musbah Naji Alasil, Senior Lecturer at Faculty of Medicine, MAHSA University, for your successful publication at the 2017 AASSA International Symposium on “Realizing the Full Cycle of Research and Development From Bench to the Community”.

The poster presented by Dr Mona Mohamed Ibrahim Abdalla at the 6th USIM national health seminar held at University Science Islam Malaysia on 23 October 2017 was awarded the second prize.

The poster presented the findings of a study that was conducted by Dr Mona Mohamed Ibrahim and Dr Soon Siew Choo at MAHSA University. The research was funded by MAHSA Research Management Centre.

The study aimed to look at salivary leptin concentrations and their association with body mass index and fat distribution in healthy adult Malay males. The study revealed that salivary Leptin concentrations are independent of body mass index and fat distribution in that study sample.

Kiran S, Naveen Chabra A Efficacy of Various Solutions in Preventing Orange Brown Precipitate Formed During Alternate Use of Sodium Hypochlorite and C hlorhexidine: An in vitro study" Journal of Conservative Dentistry 2018.

Ramachandran, G., and Aung, K.K.M. (2018). Reproductive Health Knowledge among Medical Students in their Pre-Clinical Years. Paper presented at the RCOG World Congress 2018, 21 - 24 March 2018, Rep. of Singapore.